Hamilton teacher Josh Hoppe to be remembered at Friday games, dance

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Jan 9, 2014 at 4:00 PMJan 9, 2014 at 4:00 PM

The death of Hamilton High School teacher Josh Hoppe is still fresh in the minds of many within the Hamilton community.The 30-year-old educator and coach died in a car crash on Dec. 4.In honor of Hoppe, school officials recently posted a plaque outside his classroom inscribed with the teaching philosophy Hoppe shared with his classes on the first day of school.Hoppe also will be remembered during the girls and boys basketball games vs. Wayland Union on Friday.Students who attend will receive a yellow HOPpE T-shirt honoring their late teacher. T-shirts and wristbands also will be available for purchase.Additionally, immediately following the boys basketball game, students are invited to attend the Mr. Hoppe Dance. Tickets can be purchased for $5 at the door.All proceeds from the merchandise and dance tickets will benefit Hamilton High School’s Close Up Program.— Staff report